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Shake Hands with the Devil

1959·Movie
1h 51min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A story of love and hate...and the sudden sound of guns!

In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organization by his former professor Sean Lenihan, who has "shaken hands with the devil" and begun to think of fighting as an end in itself. Complications arise when Kerry falls for a beautiful English hostage, and the British offer a peace treaty that is not enough to satisfy Lenihan.
Irish War of IndependencePolitical IntrigueMoral ConflictTragic RomanceHistorical DramaRebellionInternal Struggle1920s Dublin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shake Hands with the Devil legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shake Hands with the Devil worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shake Hands with the Devil rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?

1 h 51 min

Shake Hands with the Devil runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shake Hands with the Devil?

Critics75
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Shake Hands with the Devil much the same way.

What language is Shake Hands with the Devil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shake Hands with the Devil?

7AUCAESGBIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shake Hands with the Devil in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.